Morocco · Homestay Experiences

3-Day Nomad Homestay in Tamda from Marrakech with Ouzoud

3 Days Round trip from Marrakesh Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore the Cascades d' Ouzoud, one of Morocco's most prominent waterfalls
02 Discover the lifestyle of Ait Atta nomads in the High Atlas mountains
03 Share and participate in the nomads' daily activities in Tamda
04 Drive through the happy valley of Ait Bougmez with scenic photo stops

Experience a rare homestay with Ait Atta nomad families in Morocco's High Atlas mountains as they settle there between June and September after their annual journey from the south. This 3-day experience offers a unique chance to discover the daily life of some of the last nomads in Morocco, seeing how they care for themselves and their animals. With two nights in a nomad tent, it is an immersive way to share in their world and gain a deeper appreciation for life's precious moments.

Whatever you do, your day with the Amazigh (Berber) nomads will be a life-changing experience, expanding your appreciation of life's precious moments, both big and small.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Included · Budget

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Marrakech, Ouzoud, Ait Bougamez, Azilal

Languages Arabic, English, French

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Marrakech to Tamda via Ouzoud Waterfalls and Ait Bougmez

Our driver/guide will pick you up from your riad at 08h and take you to the most prominent waterfalls in Morocco, the Cascades d' Ouzoud, where you will admire the falls and enjoy a break.
You will then drive through amazing landscapes that offer plenty of opportunities to take pictures of the happy valley of Ait Bougmez.
Once in the valley, you will continue towards Tamda, where the nomads are settled in their tents in the wild.
When you reach the nomads' camp, you will meet the nomad family and stay overnight in tents.

Day 02

A Full Day Sharing Life with the Nomads in Tamda

Depending on your interests, what you enjoy, and whether you are male or female, there will be different ways to help the nomads in their daily activities. This might include bringing water from its source, collecting wood for the fire, tending grazing goats or camels, and more. Whatever you do, your day with the Amazigh (Berber) nomads will be a life-changing experience, expanding your appreciation of life's precious moments, both big and small.

Overnight in tents.

Day 03

Tamda to Marrakech via Ait M'hamed and Azilal

After breakfast, you will say goodbye to the nomad family and begin the return to Marrakech. Your guide will take a different route to Azilal via Ait M'hamed and then continue to Marrakech, so the journey feels new rather than repeated.